Skin problems in ostomy patients: a case-control study of risk factors
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Skin complications are frequent in ostomy patients and a number of risk factors have been suggested. The data on risk factors have, however, been documented mainly in single-centre studies and the actual importance of the suggested risk factors should therefore be verified in a group of ostomy patients broadly selected from the gene-ral population. All patients with permanent ostomies living in Roskilde County, Denmark, were invited to participate in the study. A total of 338 responded and 199 agreed to participate. Forty-five percent of all patients presented a skin problem. Less than half (43%) of patients with a skin problem were aware of the skin problems, and less than 1 in 5 (16%) had sought treatment for their skin problem. Ileostomies, ostomies with leakage and ostomies in patients with body mass index >30 were associated with skin problems. In conclusion, ileostomy, leakage and obesity predisposed patients to peristomal skin problems. Other suggested risk factors appear to be weak or insignificant. Patients under-report the presence of peristomal skin problems and therefore it is suggested that they need to be assessed by a professional on a routine basis in order to avoid or better manage peristomal skin complications.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Acta Dermato Venereologica |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 64-7 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0001-5555 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Bibliographical note
Keywords: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Body Mass Index; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Ileostomy; Male; Middle Aged; Obesity; Ostomy; Postoperative Complications; Risk Factors; Skin Diseases
Times Cited: 1ArticleEnglishNybaek, HUniv Copenhagen, Roskilde Hosp, Dept Dermatol, Fac Hlth Sci, Koegevej 7-13, DK-4000 Roskilde, DenmarkCited References Count: 21396AFACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICATRADGARDSGATAN 14, UPPSALA, SE-753 09, SWEDENUPPSALA
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